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James Andersen

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Staff Writer/Editor at Red Oak Local, former Assistant Managing Editor, Sports Editor, and Sports Writer at The Alpena News

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James Andersen’s Biography

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I am an award-winning journalist with more than a dozen years experience writing/editing for a daily newspaper. I also have several years of experience as a freelancer, contributing articles on a variety of topics for print and digital publications.

In my current roles, I serve as a writer/editor for Michigan Lawyers Weekly, a bi-weekly legal trade publication that covers news in Michigan's legal community.

I also serve as a writer/editor for Red Oak Local, a marketing agency that manages sever…

James Andersen’s Journalist Portfolio

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Having a ball at the fireworks competition

Having a ball at the fireworks competition

Question: What do you get when you bring together thousands of people and four of the best fireworks teams fr…

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Big kings, memories and a family fishing derby

Big kings, memories and a family fishing derby

There's a lot that people look forward to over Labor Day weekend, whether it's barbecues, spending time on th…

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So what's in a name, anyway?

So what's in a name, anyway?

I smirked in the middle of reading a news story last week. A small story from the Upper Peninsula about a rar…

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Showing their pride

Showing their pride

ROGERS CITY-Driving through Rogers City, it's hard not to notice all the orange and black. The window decals …

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Hundreds of Millions of Dollars are Hiding in Plain Sight Among Michigan's Apple Trees

Hundreds of Millions of Dollars are Hiding in Plain Sight Among Michigan's Apple Trees

One of the best fall traditions in the Midwest is the gateway to a $250 million enterprise for one state. A w…

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Awesome Mitten's ULTIMATE Michigan Fall Bucket List

Awesome Mitten's ULTIMATE Michigan Fall Bucket List

No matter what you want to do or see this fall, you can do it in Michigan! How many of these fall bucket list…

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Lawyers parse latest SCOTUS decision on FAA exemption

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By James Andersen Verified, Pat Murphy Verified
| Michigan Lawyers Weekly Verified
In brief Supreme Court unanimously holds that transportation workers can qualify for the FAA exemption even if they never cross state lines. Decision rejects franchisor’s proposed bright-line rule requiring interstate travel or interaction with interstate vehicles. Ruling strengthens the ability of last-mile delivery drivers and similar workers to avoid binding arbitration. Decision may trigger increased litigation over the scope of the Federal Arbitration Act‘s transportation worker exemption.
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FMLA paperwork request is protected activity

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By James Andersen Verified
| Michigan Lawyers Weekly Verified
Summary 6th Circuit held that requesting FMLA paperwork qualifies as protected activity. Court warned employers could evade FMLA protections if initial requests for leave information were not protected. Despite that finding, the court affirmed summary judgment because the employee failed to prove the employer’s reasons for termination were pretextual.
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The Absolute Softest Chocolate Chip Cookies Are One Secret Ingredient Away

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By James Andersen Verified
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Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
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Awards

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Michigan Press Association Editorial and Advertising Contest

2020 - Sports Writing

Award from the Michigan Press Association's Editorial and Advertising Contest for a news story on missing photos from a local youth baseball/softball organization.

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Michigan Press Association Editorial and Advertising Contest

2020 - Best Sports Column

Award from the Michigan Press Association's Editorial and Advertising Contest for a column about a basketball coach who kept on coaching after recovering from a heart attack.

Michigan Press Association Editorial and Advertising Contest

2017 - Best Sports Columnist

Award from the Michigan Press Association's Editorial and Advertising Contest for a column about a high school runner who used running as a way to cope with thyroid cancer.

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Michigan Associated Press Media Editors Contest

2021 - Best Sports Column

Awarded second place in Best Sports Column for an article on a young coach hoping to rebuild a downtrodden girls' basketball program.

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